Professional Practice II (10 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

Purpose
During this practical training period, you will practice musculoskeletal physiotherapy and you will get the experience of interaction with real clients / patients.

Learning goals
You work in compliance with the operating principles and professional ethics of working life. You are capable of working in expert duties in different organizations in a reliable and self-directed manner. You are capable of examining and analyzing the functioning of the client’s musculoskeletal system; interview, observe and test. You can also identify risk factors.
You are capable of setting goals and planning therapy based on clinical reasoning. You are capable of guiding and implementing therapy in a client-oriented and progressive way. You are capable of applying evidence-based knowledge when planning and implementing physiotherapy for clients of different ages who suffer from function restrictions of the musculoskeletal system. You are capable of utilising ergonomics and technology to support the clients’ physical activity and functioning.
You can clearly document essential observations on the client’s functioning, functions restrictions and environment. You are capable of assessing and monitoring the success and cost-effectiveness of physiotherapy.

Competences:
Functioning assessment competence
Therapy competence
Guidance and counselling competence
Technology and accessibility competence
Ethical competence

Location and time

25.8.- 19.12.2025 väliselle ajalle.

Employer connections

Harjoittelu II suoritetaan kokonaisuudessaan työelämässä. Opiskelija itse hankkii ja varaa paikan, mikä soveltuu tuki- ja liikuntaelimistön fysioterapian harjoitteluun.

Exam schedules

Harjoitteluun sisältyy raportti, joka tulee palauttaa viikko harjoittelun päättymisestä harjoittelutyötilaan, WorkSeediin. Ohjeet raporttiin löytyvät WorkSeed-alustalta.

Student workload

Harjoittelun kokonaiskesto on 270 tuntia, minkä opiskelija suorittaa kokonaisuudessaan työelämässä.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Your practical training is passed when you are able to work in a self-directed and reliable manner in different organizations. You are capable of examining and analyzing the functioning and function restrictions of the musculoskeletal system in a client-centred manner. You can make a physiotherapy plan and document client based data in an appropriate manner. You are capable of utilising evidence-based knowledge when implementing physiotherapy. You are capable of utilising technology in the client’s therapy. You are able to reflect your activities and the effectiveness of the physiotherapy.

Qualifications

Voima-, kestävyys ja elastisuuden harjoittamisen osaaminen
Hyvinvointiteknologiaan liittyvä osaaminen
Fysioterapia tuki- ja liikuntaelimistön toimintarajoitteissa sisällön osaaminen

Further information

Opintojaksolla hyödynetään itsearviointia, jatkuvaa arviointia sekä kokoavaa arviointia. Arviointiin osallistuvat opiskelijan lisäksi harjoittelua ohjaava fysioterapeutti tai fysioterapeutit sekä ohjaava opettaja.